Atnipp- Stellar

Published 6:00 pm, Saturday, February 18, 2012

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Atnipp- Stellar David Bates Photography Miss Julia Ann Atnipp and Mr. Adam Burgess Stellar were united in marriage on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at six o'clock in the evening at Congregation Beth Israel in Houston, Texas. The double-ring ceremony was officiated by Rabbi David Lyons and music was provided by Leigh Shipman, soloist, Encore Strings Quintet, Dan Shipman, trumpeter and Marshall Maxwell, music coordinator. A reception immediately followed in the Phantom Ballroom at the Hotel ZaZa with music provided by Doppelganger. On the eve of the wedding, a rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom's parents at Saint Arnold Brewery. The bride's grandparents hosted a wedding day brunch at Brennan's. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Clay Atnipp of Houston. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Joseph Obermayer of Arlington, Virginia and Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Atnipp of Midland, Texas. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Christy Stellar of Fort Worth, Texas. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Wayman Burgess of Weatherford, Texas and the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stellar of Fort Worth. Escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a couture gown designed by Caroline Castigliano of London, England. The ivory strapless gown of duchess satin silk features a sweetheart neckline with gentle pleats sweeping across the front, an embroidered belt of heirloom crystals and a full skirt with an elegant train. To complement the gown, the bride wore a veil of Brussels lace designed by Jenny Kim Couture of Houston. The lace used is more than 100 years old and was worn by her mother as well as several generations of brides from her mother's side of the family. The bride wore earrings of pearls and diamonds from her late great-grandmother, Mrs. Julia S. Obermayer, and a pearl bracelet from her grandmother, Mrs. Sally M. Atnipp. She carried a delicate handkerchief embroidered with the names of 11 brides from the Obermayer family who carried it with them during their weddings. The couple were married under a chuppah created by renowned artist Reeva Shaffer of Oakton, Virginia made from the exquisite wedding train of Mrs. Julia S. Obermayer's dress from 1923. Serving her sister as maid of honor was Sarah Adele Atnipp. Bridesmaids were Laura Michele Hamilton, Meredith Claire Markham, Ashley Callais Marshall, Lauren Collins Pitts, Jacqueline Layne Vahrenhamp and Bailey Marie Woodson. Julia Alice Malpass and Addison Grace Blackburn served as flower girls. Members of the house party included Grace Prudence Lee, Emily Rose Malpass and Sydney Ann Burgess. Serving as the best man was brother of the groom Kyle Alan Stellar. Groomsmen included brothers of the Bride Benjamin Clay Atnipp and William Douglas Atnipp as well as Brett Patrick Helweg, Russell Blake Hill, Jason Tyler Jones, Robert Kameron Kneisley and Dr. Gregory Thomas Lawler. Serving as the ushers were Emil Anthony Boehm, John Parker Hamilton, Robert Bowen Hannis and Thomas Neil McDaniel. Benjamin Michael Blackburn served as the couple's ring bearer. Julia is a 2005 graduate from The Kinkaid School in Houston, and a 2009 graduate of Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising/Public Relations. She is a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She is currently employed as a sales representative with Clarity Homes in Fort Worth. Adam graduated from Arlington Heights High School in 2002 in Fort Worth. He is a 2006 graduate from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business. He is a member of Kappa Alpha fraternity. Adam is employed as a Regional Land Manager at Jetta Operating Company, Inc. in Fort Worth. Following their honeymoon in Belize, the couple will reside in Fort Worth.